MOONBEAMS

A SEASONAL PUBLICATION BY AND FOR HALF MOON BAY RESIDENTS

January 2005

WELCOME TO THE NEW MOONBEAMS

Carolyn Palazzollo

Welcome to a new edition of MOONBEAMS, our little newsletter by and for the residents of Half Moon Bay. As another winter season rolls around, we are happy to see our snowbird friends and neighbors back at their southern homes. There are also many new faces at HMB and we wish to extend a warm welcome to our new neighbors. We hope you will enjoy your home here and join in the many social activities and become involved in our community.

For those who were here for our overactive hurricane season, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief that the hurricane season in finally over. Although several people here sustained some damage to their units, HMB seemed to have held up better than many homes in the area. Of course landscaping took quite a beating. However, compared to what it looked like right after the storms much of it held up despite the damage. Some trees are already on the road to recovery. The landscaping crew did a great job of clearing the fallen branches and other debris soon after the storms. Our beautiful new pool deck survived unscathed. It is such a classy addition to our pool area isn’t it?

Repairs around HMB will continue, but in the meantime lets all look ahead to a healthy, happy New Year. The winter season is just beginning and there is much to do! So grab your bathing suit, golf clubs, tennis racket, hop on your bike, or just sit back and relax and enjoy the best place to call home.

NOTES FROM NANCY

Nancy Hemenway

As we drove thru the gates of HMB this season, we were overjoyed to be back! What a place to call home! I often describe HMB as our little part of Paradise, and that is certainly what it is. As we arrive I always sigh and smile knowing that we are back for another wonderful season. So many people who volunteer and work so hard to make HMB the wonderful community it is certainly deserve our thanks.

I often remark that it is like a wonderful neighborhood, where everyone knows each other, where people look out for each other, where your friends become your family. If you need help, you just need to ask, if you are lonesome, come join us at any event, we welcome everyone. Remember, all of us were the new guys on the block at one time.

We worried so about all of our friends that sat out the hurricane season, we made many phone calls, only to be reassured by our neighbors that they were fine and safe. When my mom passed away I received so many cards and calls of sympathy, you all truly touched me with your sincere caring.

Welcome all new residents and old friends, we hope you will be with us for many years to come.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE HAPPENINGS

In this our first issue presented by the Half Moon Bay Social Committee, there is important information that you should mark on your calendar.

Social Committee Officers : Andy Marino

Nancy Hemenway

Pat Hernder

Joan Maloney

Welcome Back Party January 16, at the clubhouse. Food and Drink provided by the Social Committee. Music by the Doo Woops once again generously donated by Mike Nathanson and Andrea Reed. Come meet your neighbors and have fun!

BBQ’s Wednesdays & Sundays, Main Pool area 12 noon to 2pm.

We need help! Contact any Social Committee officer to sign up for a day or two.

Upcoming Events

• Super Bowl Sunday to coincide with Hernder Sausage Event, February 6th

• Casino Boat Day Cruise, date TBD

• Pasta Night, February 14 ^th

• Annual Golf Outing, February 24 ^th

• St. Pat’s Party, March 19 ^th

• Kravis Center , April 2005, date TBD

• Fly Away Party, April 2005, date TBD

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

• Tennis every day at 9AM, show up at the courts, newcomers always welcome

• Water aerobics Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 AM North pool, contact Maxine Klein

• Bocce, contact Carl Zarcone , or Frank Apica

• Golf Tuesday’s contact Andy Marino, or Bob Mele

• Red Hats contact Ann Sceppa, or Nancy Hemenway

• Book Club every third Tuesday beginning, January 18 ^th , contact Gloria Pinto

• Bingo Wednesday’s at 7:30 PM in the clubhouse. First games will be Wednesday, January 12, in the clubhouse. Callers are needed . Contact Wanda Iwaskow or Helen Strawson

• Tea on Tuesday’s from 1PM until 2:30 PM in the clubhouse beginning, January 18 ^th , contact Esther Casey

We also have Mahjong, Bridge, and Poker groups, and a pool table, table tennis, and a Library in the clubhouse.

Clubhouse hours are 9AM until 10 PM daily.

PROPOSED ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

We would like to consider having the following events this coming season if we can get some help from you the members of HMB: Day at the Races

Trip to Vegas or the Bahamas

Bocce Tournament

Tennis Tournament

Health Fair

Casino Night

Silent Auction

We need chair persons for some events, and we’re always looking for new ideas. To join the fun, and help to make this the best season ever, please contact one of your Social Committee Officers.

HALF MOON BAY BOOK CLUB

Gloria Pinto

Welcome back all readers! We meet every third Tuesday at 11 AM in the clubhouse. All readers and observers are welcome. If you have any questions please contact Gloria Pinto at 533-0052. Our 2005 selections are:

• Tuesday January 18 ^th ANGELS AND DEMONS by Dan Brown

• Tuesday February 15 ^th LADY AND THE UNICORN by Tracy Chavilier

• Tuesday March 15 ^th DANCING WITH CUBA by Alma Guillermoprieto

• Tuesday April 19 ^th FIVE QUARTERS OF THE ORANGE by Joanne Harris

TIME FOR TEA

Esther Casey

Our weekly teas will begin on Tuesday, January 18 ^th from 1 PM until 2:30 PM. Everyone is welcome! As usual, we’re always happy for volunteers or home made goodies. If you’d like to volunteer, contribute goodies, or if you have questions: contact Esther Casey at 547-7293

BINGO

Wanda Owaskow and Helen Strawson

Although we can’t remember exactly what year they started the weekly Wednesday Bingo games are one of the oldest ongoing seasonal activities here at Half Moon Bay. It’s an evening of fun, you get to know your neighbors, and you just might win!

You can play for as little as the $5.00 admission fee which includes our 6 regular games. If you’re really feeling lucky you can purchase 3 “Special” game sheets for just a dollar more. The grand finale is the “Final” jackpot. The price is $1.00 per play sheet. All prizes for all games are determined by the amount sheets sold for each category – admission, “Special”, or “Final”. More players – bigger jackpots! Sounds like fun doesn’t it?

We have a few “rules”. Games begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Players who arrive late and miss any of the regular games are still required to pay the $5.00 fee in order to participate in “Special” and “Final” jackpot games. Players must use “dabbers” to mark their Bingo sheets. Pens, pencils, or crayon markings are not permitted. “Dabbers” can be purchased from us at Bingos for $1.00 each.

As with all activities sponsored by the Half Moon Bay Social Committee the Bingo depends upon volunteers.

We need “callers”. No “caller” no Bingo. If you’re free any Wednesday night, and you’d like to help, please call either Wanda Iwasko - 585-8650 or Helen Strawson – 533-7834 You’ll have fun and your neighbors will thank you for it.

See you Wednesday!

BAREFOOT GOURMET

Anonymous

Several readers of previous MOONBEAMS issues have mentioned that they would like to see more light news, and they have suggested a restaurant review as an example of that. We listened. Following is our first attempt. Here are the guidelines that we used and intend to use in subsequent issues. The focus will be on local establishments which offer consistent quality at a fair price; and are open for both lunch and dinner. Ambiance will also be considered in order to break any ties that may arise. We trust that you will benefit from the findings of The Barefoot Gourmet.

Two Georges

728 Casa Loma Blvd.

Boynton Beach (736-2717)

Just a short ride south on Federal (HWY 1), a left turn onto Ocean Ave (A1A), and an immediate left will bring you to the Intra Coastal location of this open air restaurant, which provides complementary valet parking. The best tables are on the East side, with a splendid view of what Florida may have looked like, before the migration came to Palm Beach County. Try for a glider if you can. The service is prompt and courteous and there are two full service bars offering a fair selection of wine, beer, and mixed drinks; plus, ten "fun" specials. But… what about the food? Two Georges offers a full range of American, mostly sea food choices, with an average price for lunch at $10 and dinners at $15, without drinks. Appetizers average $8 and provide an opportunity to 'combine two' for an interesting light lunch or dinner.

The meal that your critic chose was excellent, and it is strongly recommended. The Maryland Crab Cake dinner is served on the Early Bird Menu from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM for $10.99. After six it's $ 19.99. The Early Bird version comes with a small salad (no iceberg), or cold slaw; and, a choice of either fries or rice. Take the salad and ask for steamed vegetables (95 cents extra). If you're not that hungry, a second choice is the Seafood Wrap Sandwich for $9.99. Try eating this collection of shrimp and crab salad with a fork. Who needs the wafer thin brown bread?

MOONBEAMS QUIZ

John Sceppa

Test your knowledge

Answers and new quiz next MOONBEAMS

ABOUT MOONBEAMS

Judi Hartmann

The “new” MOONBEAMS is “ A SEASONAL PUBLICATION BY AND FOR HALF MOON BAY RESIDENTS ”. Thanks to those who contributed to this first issue. As you can see one doesn’t have to be a professional to contribute. The Social Committee would like to publish monthly. It’s “OUR” newsletter. In order for it to be a success we need articles and ideas from “YOU” our neighbors.

Please submit articles and ideas to: Judi Hartmann 102 H-1

Nancy Hemenway 104 E-1

Carolyn Palazollo 110 F-2